MANDATORY & ENFORCEABLE CODES OF CONDUCT FOR
COACHES, PLAYERS, PARENTS, SUPPORTERS AND OFFICIALS
The Otway Districts Football Netball Club fully supports the codes of conduct as introduced by the AFL and AFL Victoria.
COACHES CODE OF CONDUCT
Coaches are required to sign the AFL Code of Conduct as part of the Level 1 Accreditation requirement. All coaches must be accredited to coach in our League.
PLAYER’S CODE OF CONDUCT
• Play by the rules — the rules of your club and the laws of the game.
• Never argue with an umpire or other official — without these people, you can’t play football.
• Control your temper - verbal abuse of officials and sledging other players doesn’t help you enjoy or win any games.
• Be a team player — It’s a team game, treat it that way.
• Treat all players as you would like to be treated — fairly.
• Co-operate with your coach, the umpires and team-mates.
• Play for your own enjoyment & to improve your skills.
• Don’t use ugly remarks based on race, religion, gender or ability — you’ll let down your coach, teammates and family if you do— & many such comments are actually now illegal.
PARENTS & SUPPORTERS CODE OF CONDUCT
• Remember that you are there for the participants to enjoy the game.
• Encourage participation, but don’t force it.
• Teach that enjoyment is more important than winning.
• Never ridicule mistakes or losses — supporters are there to support not downgrade.
• Lead by example and respect all players, coaches, umpires and spectators — physical or verbal abuse will not be tolerated.
• Recognise all volunteers who are giving up their valuable time.
• Never publicly criticise umpires — raise personal concerns with club officials in private.
• Don’t use ugly remarks based on race, religion, gender or ability —you’ll let down your family and yourself if you do — & many such comments are actually now illegal.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE & VALUES
The Otway Districts Football Netball Club aims to provide an opportunity for the youth of our area to participate in Australian Rules Football and enhance their health and well-being through organised sport. The Club, will at all times, endeavour to provide for the health, welfare and well being of its players, supporters and spectators. This aim will be achieved by promoting and developing the following values and objectives:
• A sense of social and community values.
• An environment to nurture the physical and mental development of our youth.
• Respect for officials, opposition players and supporters.
• The virtues of fair and disciplined play.
• Equal opportunities for everyone.
They will be realised by providing as far as reasonable:
• Competent coaches and assistants.
· Adequate facilities, amenities and equipment.
· Supervised social functions encouraging family participation.
· Regular communication and consultation with players and parents.
· Active leadership and management of the Club.
All players, Coaches and Officials, parents, supporters and Committee members have a responsibility at all times when representing the Otway Districts Football Netball Club to conduct themselves in an appropriate manner consistent with these values and or Codes of Conduct.